brest Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Hi, I just bought a Gibson Les Paul Standard 2016 T, I love the brown case very much but it's too heavy to carry around. Does anyone have suggestions for a good gig bag (protection, light weight) for Gibson Les Paul? Thanks.
kidblast Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 how bout something in between a gig bag and an HCS.. SKB Soft Cases
glp2012 Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Since weight is the issue, I'd just go on Craigslist or eBay and get a newer Fender gigbag. They are nicely padded and can usually be had for less than $25. Oh, I don't use gigbags either...
cody78 Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Hi there, You can get Gibson gig bags if you look around...or Fender deluxe padded ones (for strat or tele) work pretty good for LP's. I used to carry my LP classic around in a Fender gig bag and never had any problems, but you have to be extra careful with LP's, i.e., be careful not to leave them leaning against walls in a bar where somebody might lean on it and result in neck break, etc. The Gibson ones are very well padded and I have 4 of them which protect them well too. If you are gigging a lot I'd stick with the hard case, but for practises gig bags are great (especially if you don't drive like me!)
deeman Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 I used something similar to this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SKBGB66?adpos=1o1&creative=55397627521&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjwt-G8BRDktsvwpPTn1PkBEiQA-MRsBRavwpVzqv1V-TP7t6yCznQCWwBKi6BpeAggQaIPeK8aAgML8P8HAQ to transport my Les Paul from may apartment to my old practice space when I would ride my bike.
Guest Farnsbarns Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 I manned up and carried the case! Only joking. I'd go to the local shop and try a few for fit. Check the padding and construction and go from there. I hate buying stuff like that blind on the Web. Nearly always end up disappointed.
Pesh Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 The SKB ones are good; although to air on the side of caution, especially given the horror stories you hear about Gibson headstock breaks; I'd continue with the case and try and deal with it. Plus; your arms will get a work out
Ess Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 The SKB ones are good; although to air on the side of caution, especially given the horror stories you hear about Gibson headstock breaks; I'd continue with the case and try and deal with it. Plus; your arms will get a work out Err... should that be err? ;)
merciful-evans Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Err... should that be err? ;) Yes it should, but I agree with Pesh about the case.
L5Larry Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I find it very handy, and sometimes almost necessary to have a gig bag available at times and in certain situations, mainly due to the shoulder straps. A friend bought me a "one-size-fits-all" Road Runner Electric Guitar gig bag from GC. It fits any solid or semi I might need to strap on my back. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Road-Runner/Roadster-Electric-E-Guitar-Gig-Bag.gc Not really being a gig bag guy for all the obvious reasons, I was delighted to find out how useful it was. As stated above, caution must be taken due to the Gibson headstock. To combat this, if I have to lay a Gibson solid body down flat in a gig bag, I lay it down on it's face, not it's back.
deeman Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 The SKB ones are good; although to air on the side of caution, especially given the horror stories you hear about Gibson headstock breaks; I'd continue with the case and try and deal with it. Plus; your arms will get a work out Agreed, I only use the gig bag when I am riding my bike while transporting my guitar, which has been only a handful of occasions.
kidblast Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I think it's the weight he's trying to get away from..
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Back Axe straps http://www.backaxe.com/ Yup, I thought about something similar: https://www.stringsbymail.com/rokkomann-case-porter-backpack-attachment-4701.html
rct Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I keep my heavy brown case on a stand in the living room and carry my Les Paul in a lightweight laundry sack that breathes. rct
lazarusvt84 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 how bout something in between a gig bag and an HCS.. SKB Soft Cases Those are excellent. My son had one for his pricey classical guitar he carried to university each day....it's very sturdy, secure...yet light! I see they've gone up in price to match that of a hard shell.
cody78 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I keep my heavy brown case on a stand in the living room and carry my Les Paul in a lightweight laundry sack that breathes. rct Ha! I was waiting for your response to this thread, knowing your love of cases
kidblast Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Ha! I was waiting for your response to this thread, knowing your love of cases I know,, I figured he'd be all over this one! :) he's been busy in other forums... but I'm not saying anything further..
rct Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I know,, I figured he'd be all over this one! :) he's been busy in other forums... but I'm not saying anything further.. heh. DNC is in town, so I'm extremely busy in the Philly.com comments section. rct
kidblast Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Those are excellent. My son had one for his pricey classical guitar he carried to university each day....it's very sturdy, secure...yet light! I see they've gone up in price to match that of a hard shell. I had a similar one for my Yari Dread, it was pretty solid for sure, and very light. For me anyway, this is really the only thing I'd consider verses a standard hard shell..
Pesh Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Err... should that be err? ;) Yes it should, but I agree with Pesh about the case. Ducking alto cucumber! *autocorrect...
kidblast Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 heh. DNC is in town, so I'm extremely busy in the Philly.com comments section. rct oh no............ the horrors..........
brest Posted July 29, 2016 Author Posted July 29, 2016 how bout something in between a gig bag and an HCS.. SKB Soft Cases I cannot decide bewteen this and the Mono Vertigo gigbag.
kidblast Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 I cannot decide bewteen this and the Mono Vertigo gigbag. decisions, decisions!!! :) (If I may nudge, if less weight is your main goal... I'd go for what gave me absolutely the best protection against a neck snapping event)
brest Posted August 2, 2016 Author Posted August 2, 2016 decisions, decisions!!! :) (If I may nudge, if less weight is your main goal... I'd go for what gave me absolutely the best protection against a neck snapping event) Struggled for a few days, I ordered the vertigo If it's not satisfying, I'll replace it with the SKB one
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